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Fluffy White Clouds

A Safe Space in a Rural Place.

One-ish hour from Erie, Pittsburgh, & Cleveland. Woman-owned. Father-Daughter Built.

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Camping

Gear up on a tent platform or ground yourself with a backpacking spot.
We offer camp set-up, rentals, and one-on-one support.

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Glamping

Enjoy the outdoors with some extra amenities (like a bed, off-grid outhouse, and four walls) 

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On-Site Activities

We have events for people of all ages. Some are donation-based, and some are paid.

Native plant walks, fireside chats, yoga, art classes, full moon ceremonies, composting workshops, solo camping weekends & much more.

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Small-Scale Events

We have plenty of space for your birthday, retreat, reunion, or intimate wedding. All events are off-grid.

Plan ahead! Event dates are first-come, first-serve. 

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The Rays of Sunshine

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Kat

Kat was born in Tucson, Arizona, and moved to Mercer, Pennsylvania at age 13. She taught 8th-grade English, worked in marketing, and served as the communication director for a Tucson-based nonprofit. Now she's weaving her passions for education, community, and the natural world.

 

In love with tomatoes, tarot, thrifting, lifting, and a good book, Kat finds joy in the funkiness of life and encourages you to do the same.

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Luon

Luon was born in Minnesota near the Canadian border. Eventually, she made Tucson her home base, became a mom (hi, Kat), created her art career, and connected with Rick. (Before art, she was a waitress at a Greek restaurant where Rick often took his lunch break. Are you blushing too?) 

 

Luon's vision was to move the family to the farm and build Art Farm Central, their home of almost 20 years.​

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Rick

Rick grew up in Mercer as a dairy farmer, basketball player, and self-proclaimed excellent drag racer. He is a father to three girls, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Quite the renaissance man, Rick is a former chemistry teacher, long-haul truck driver, mechanic, and manager of a large machinery department.

Above all, Rick is a kind and curious soul. He reads the dictionary for fun, loves a solid laugh, and can't resist a sweet treat.

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Millie

Amelia, Millie, or Smellie Pie is a Yorkie rescued from a puppy mill. She gets the regular bath but hates a traditional Yorkie haircut. She's blind in one eye, and the bangs help keep her calm. From bathing in a sandwich-sized tupperware to getting a groundhog or two, Millie is a farm dog through and through.

 

Millie loves chasing barn cats, rolling in horse poo, lapping up cereal milk, and stealing socks.

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1685 Bend Rd. Mercer, PA 16137


Only guests with a reservation may show up. If you want to see the space or stop by, please fill out the contact form to the left.

 

All guests must sign the liability waiver to glamp, camp, or participate in events. 

If you would like to get involved, check out our donate page for volunteer information.

Ray of Sunshine Agritourism LLC

| 1685 Bend Road Mercer, PA 16137

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